Showing posts with label tree frog. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tree frog. Show all posts

Monday, September 13, 2010

First Signs of Fall

There are signs of fall all around. Schools are back in session and returning to the Audubon Center. Leaves are starting to change. Birds are migrating. Where did my summer go?


Leaves changing color


Maple leaf changing color

Today, I left work mid-afternoon and took a hour walk around the property and brought my camera. Saw a bunch of dragonflies and frogs (gray tree frogs, spring peepers, and wood frogs). I also saw a couple garter snakes and woodpeckers.I was also surprised to see so many of the leaves starting to change color already! It was a nice relaxing hike where I cleared my mind a bit and I got some fun photos.

Dragonfly
Tree Frog resting on Milkweed
Fun bug on milkweed




For those of you keeping track, today was the 22nd day in a row that I worked at least a half day. When people ask me about the birds at the center, I always tell them that they are permanently injured and non-releasable. Lately, I have been feeling like the permanently injured, non-releasable intern. I am tired and starting to get a bit antsy. The good news is I have tomorrow off and will be heading off site. YAY!

Thursday, July 22, 2010

milkweed

I took a walk today around the property. I wish I could have been out longer but I was nearly eaten alive by the mosquitoes and flies. I did, however, manage to take quite a few pictures of the critters I found hanging out on the common milkweed!
The underside of the leaf


Tree Frog (Green Phase) - there were 2 of them
but I wasn't quick enough with my camera.


Daddy long legs


Monarch Caterpillar